GRE Word List
RIDDLE
a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
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